Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

A 40-man brawl ensued 15 minutes into the game between La Santa Croce Azzurri (Blue) and Santo Spirito Bianchi (White) when a player punched the referee and refused to leave the pitch.

Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

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Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

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Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino